A full-service school integrates educational, medical, social and/or human services that are beneficial to meeting the needs of children and youth and their families on school grounds or in easily accessible locations. Current research, commentary, and observations about the concept of full service schools are summarized, with particular focus on…

Full-service schools aim to provide both quality education and support services (health, welfare, recreation, and life-enhancing programs). Two middle-school programs in New York City and Modesto, California, are profiled. Despite barriers to success (governance and turf issues, lack of continuity, public controversy, and funding), full-service…

Discusses the development of public schools as centers for social and health services. Identifies the at-risk population and describes a variety of intervention programs. Envisions a comprehensive, centralized scheme at the city or county level to serve the needs of disadvantaged students and their families. (DM)

Schools can no longer act alone as surrogate parents. First appearing in Florida's innovative legislation, the full-service school concept is catching on in several other states. Full-service schools integrate education, medical, social, and/or human services to meet families' needs in easily accessible locations. Primary health centers are key…